My Lowered ZR6!!

[DKzr6]

Well finally some nice weather. Good time ti wash the car and take some pics showing the new lowered suspension.

I ended up with Pedders Sports Ryder Progressive rate springs with a 55mm drop. Got it fitted by Bob Jane.

Ride is smooth, slightly firmer, but it corners so much better now. No more inside wheel spin under harder acceleration.

New suspension makes a remarkable difference to how much power you can put down, before traction control takes over.

As an added bonus it looks great too.

[AcoustiK]

Thats hot, those style wheels suite well, now i gotta rethink what sort of rims I want haha..

19's or 20's?

And how much clearance do you have from the ground to the car?

Oh yeah I reckon white is a killer on the aurion especially with the dark grey styling panels around the fogs/bumber/spoiler etc it blends well!

and how much all up was this?

Edited November 11, 2007 by AcoustiK

[ZZR88]

oh damn! that serioulsy looks HOT!

[blue_rolla]

that looks very very cool mate.. nice work..

[theDefiant1]

Ya, that look the goods. I really *do* like the Aurions...

[DKzr6]

Thats hot, those style wheels suite well, now i gotta rethink what sort of rims I want haha..

19's or 20's?

And how much clearance do you have from the ground to the car?

Oh yeah I reckon white is a killer on the aurion especially with the dark grey styling panels around the fogs/bumber/spoiler etc it blends well!

and how much all up was this?

Thanks for all the comments guys.

I choose 18's, otheriwse the ride gets a bit harsh on Sydney's roads.

Have not measured ground clearance. Generally its ok, only bottoms out on some steep driveways. As long as you approach on an angle it doesn't hit.

Price was $550, but that included, wheel alignment and balance. It also includes another free aligment after i do 500km on the springs.

[mkay]

Looks nice,

When I had the king springs in mine it didn't look even, the rear looked lower than the front. Yours looks nice and even.

I will definitely try the Pedders when I get the chance.

[SilverProdigy]

DkZR6, what's the tyre spec, ie. width, aspect etc.

Did it only really cost you $550 all up for rims, lowering, etc? That's pretty cheap!

How's the ride like? I've only got 16s on, and keen on getting 18s but worry about the harsher ride.

[CAP]

Been waiting for someone to bite the bullit and do this, looks great nice work

[DKzr6]

DkZR6, what's the tyre spec, ie. width, aspect etc.

Did it only really cost you $550 all up for rims, lowering, etc? That's pretty cheap!

How's the ride like? I've only got 16s on, and keen on getting 18s but worry about the harsher ride.

Suspension was $550.

Ride is smooth, and controlled. I was also worried about having too harsh a ride, but even with 18's and lowered suspension the ride is not to harsh or stiff.

Wheels from memory were around $2100.

Tyres are 235x40x18.

Wheels are 18x8

[Buri_ZR6]

DkZR6, what's the tyre spec, ie. width, aspect etc.

Did it only really cost you $550 all up for rims, lowering, etc? That's pretty cheap!

How's the ride like? I've only got 16s on, and keen on getting 18s but worry about the harsher ride.

Suspension was $550.

Ride is smooth, and controlled. I was also worried about having too harsh a ride, but even with 18's and lowered suspension the ride is not to harsh or stiff.

Wheels from memory were around $2100.

Tyres are 235x40x18.

Wheels are 18x8

looks really nice. congrats

[Wixy]

Wheels from memory were around $2100.

Tyres are 235x40x18.

Wheels are 18x8

dang. i dont wanna know how much your tyres. cost (yes i do) hehe

[Plugger]

Job well done. Looks great and I'm glad she handles well too. Rims look good too.

[DKzr6]

Wheels from memory were around $2100.

Tyres are 235x40x18.

Wheels are 18x8

dang. i dont wanna know how much your tyres. cost (yes i do) hehe

heheh, what i should have said, is wheels "and" tyres were $2100. I think the rims were $1400 and tyres were $700 (only a cheapish tyre MAXXIS MA-V1). They came priced as a package so purchasing them separately may be a whole different story price wise.

I'm surprised, the tyres are actually very grippy in the wet and dry. They rated well in the 'Wheels' tyre test. My only critisism would be that they are a little noisy compared to the Michelin Energy's that were on the car from factory.

Probably go for some better tyres when it comes time to change them.

Edited November 12, 2007 by DKzr6

[Venom]

Looks sweet. Been thinking about doing this to mine but insurance is then an issue. Who are you insured with if you don't mind me asking. Alliance won't insure a lowered car.

Steve

[DKzr6]

Looks sweet. Been thinking about doing this to mine but insurance is then an issue. Who are you insured with if you don't mind me asking. Alliance won't insure a lowered car.

Steve

AAMI. No questions asked. I told them i lowered it and added mags and tint. They said ok.

As a matter of fact i got my renewal yesterday. Insured for 40k. $813.

Age might be an issue if you are younger than 25. I'm old 33.

[Soloman]

Looks sweet. Been thinking about doing this to mine but insurance is then an issue. Who are you insured with if you don't mind me asking. Alliance won't insure a lowered car.

Steve

AAMI. No questions asked. I told them i lowered it and added mags and tint. They said ok.

As a matter of fact i got my renewal yesterday. Insured for 40k. $813.

Age might be an issue if you are younger than 25. I'm old 33.

Im 21 insured my car for $50,000 and im paying $671

With AAMI too

Edited November 13, 2007 by Soloman

[Buri_ZR6]

Looks sweet. Been thinking about doing this to mine but insurance is then an issue. Who are you insured with if you don't mind me asking. Alliance won't insure a lowered car.

Steve

AAMI. No questions asked. I told them i lowered it and added mags and tint. They said ok.

As a matter of fact i got my renewal yesterday. Insured for 40k. $813.

Age might be an issue if you are younger than 25. I'm old 33.

Im 21 insured my car for $50,000 and im paying $671

With AAMI too

thats really good. im 19 atm turning 20 this month and i pay 895 yearly for the zr6 2007. which is still good compared to my age. when you call them up to say you have done modifications to the car, do they ask for receipts of the wheels and tyres etc?

[DKzr6]

Looks sweet. Been thinking about doing this to mine but insurance is then an issue. Who are you insured with if you don't mind me asking. Alliance won't insure a lowered car.

Steve

AAMI. No questions asked. I told them i lowered it and added mags and tint. They said ok.

As a matter of fact i got my renewal yesterday. Insured for 40k. $813.

Age might be an issue if you are younger than 25. I'm old 33.

Im 21 insured my car for $50,000 and im paying $671

With AAMI too

thats really good. im 19 atm turning 20 this month and i pay 895 yearly for the zr6 2007. which is still good compared to my age. when you call them up to say you have done modifications to the car, do they ask for receipts of the wheels and tyres etc?

No, they don't ask for anything. I would assume that if you make a claim they will ask for proof of purchase.

[DKzr6]

Looks sweet. Been thinking about doing this to mine but insurance is then an issue. Who are you insured with if you don't mind me asking. Alliance won't insure a lowered car.

Steve

AAMI. No questions asked. I told them i lowered it and added mags and tint. They said ok.

As a matter of fact i got my renewal yesterday. Insured for 40k. $813.

Age might be an issue if you are younger than 25. I'm old 33.

Im 21 insured my car for $50,000 and im paying $671

With AAMI too

thats really cheap!! What suburb/state are you in? How much did your car cost? They normally won't insure it for more than the replacement cost of a new one.

[Soloman]

Darwin NT :)

My car on road was just under 50k (window tint, sub install etc)

[Wixy]

Im 21 insured my car for $50,000 and im paying $671

With AAMI too

serious? how long have u been with them!? and have u been comprehensive with them for a long time?

[saintly]

can't be too long.. soloman is only 21.. but lives in NT.. maybe not much car theft in his area~

[Soloman]

been driving for 5 years now.. not 1 accident.. Not all that much car theft up here. this is my first year with aami

[AcoustiK]

I paid 795 under rating 1,

I doubt they will even ask for proof, as long its in the policy and its what it is as it says when you get into an accident they will cover for you, Ive had friend with JustCar (is pretty much AAMI) and had done mods to their car got into an accident and Insurance paid off.

But there could be issues with police though, if your car is deemed unroadworthy before the accident happened e.g. mods, then the insurance company might use the police argument to shaft you.